10 years ago

AN engraved crystal goblet was presented to three-times mayor of Grange Aidan Smith to mark his retirement from the town council.

THE Barrow-based drama Housewife, 49 helped actress Victoria Wood to two top awards at the Baftas. She took the trophies for Best Actress and Best Single Drama.

BADGERS set up home under the main railway line from Whitehaven to Barrow, on a stretch between Sellafield and Ravenglass.

A MODEL of a Victorian luxury yatch was presented to Barrow's Dock Museum by its owners, the St Mary's Hospice at Ulverston. It had been made in 1900 at the old Vickers Model Shop.

25 years ago

A DETACHED bungalow at Butts Beck, Dalton, was offered for sale at £79,950. A terraced house at Furnace Place, Askam, was £29,950.

WHEELIE-BINS were to be introduced in Hawcoat, Walney, Barrow Island and Abbey Road following successful rials in other parts of Barrow.

YOU could earn up to £17,400 as an electrical technician working for British Gas at the Rampside gas terminal.

DOUBLE Commonwealth gold medalist Kirsty Wade was the star guest at the annual dinner held by Barrow and Furness Striders Athletic Club.

50 years ago

THE long-awaited Millom hospital could be built within the next five years, Millom Rural District Council was told.

ULVERSTON council house rents were to increase by up to five shillings (25p) per week, councillors heard.

BARROW Rugby League Club was to send a team to the Leeds seven-a-side competition.

LAND in Long Lane, Dalton, was to be developed by a general engineering firm with the possibility of up to 80 jobs being created, Dalton Urban District Council was told. The firm was called Lando Engineering, based at Duke Street, Barrow.

Happy birthday

COLIN FARRELL, actor, 41; BROOKE SHIELDS, actress, 52; LEA THOMPSON, actress, 56.